Defense chief avoids weapons deals to prevent conflicts of interest
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld said he has stayed out of weapons buying and defense industry mergers to avoid appearances of personal gain. He delegated such matters to Deputy Secretary Wolfowitz until he sells holdings, citing General Dynamics Newport News as a case. He also avoids AIDS-related meetings due to stock in a related drug company.
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Washington debates the accuracy of the Census Bureau as critics claim undercounts of minorities and the homeless and missed addresses. Officials note rising data access and politics drive pushback while lawmakers weigh releasing adjusted figures amid lawsuits.
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